My brick wall is my great grandmother, Sarah Annie Hylton (surname spelling per headstone). Looking for her parents and ancestors. Sarah Annie Hylton, b. 30 April 1859, D. 2 Nov 1930, 1000. John Steven Cochran, b. 16 Nov 1863, d. 20 Sep 1926. She was born in Floyd County and lived and died and is buried in Patrick County. So far I have not been able to find any records (marriage, birth, etc.) for her or parents. Any information would be appreciated. Bob Soyars robertlsoyars@comcast.net

I have two especially difficult brick walls in Franklin CoVA... My mother's ancestor John SMITH m. Rosanner BALF in Franklin CoVA in January 1807. Rosanner (or Rosannah)'s mother, Mary BALF, wrote her permission which usually meant that 1.) Rosanner was under age at that time, and 2.) that her father was deceased. Who was Rosanner's father? What was her mother's Maiden name? John SMITH is my other brick wall of the month. Who were his parents? From where did he come? Was he a native to Franklin CoVA? Or is he another one of those "fell from a space ship" ancestors? Apparently he was at least 21 at the time of their marriage. Any help on either would be appreciated. Carolyn HALE BRUCE Co-author, Rebel King, Hammer of the Scots Rebel King, The Har'ships and Rebel King, Bannok Burn See all the books we publish at: www.bruceandbruceinc.com (Angus MacKilt shirts, too!)